A great mattress pad is an absolute must. This Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad features a three-zone design for optimal comfort. The top and bottom have a softer wavy pattern for relaxation, while the ...

Influencers are making money online by recommending dorm products and designs to families, who spend thousands of dollars on back-to-college shopping. Credit...Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times ...

From overpriced décor to duplicate appliances, here's how families can avoid common back-to-college spending traps and focus on true essentials. Families will spend an average of $1,325 per student on ...

Staples' Summer Savings Event offers deals on furniture and supplies for dorm rooms. Recommended items include a standing desk, ergonomic chair, file cabinet, printer, and mini-fridge. A chair mat is ...

Going off to college is a major milestone in a young person's life, and it's normal for parents to help with some of the expenses and furnishings for dorm rooms. But one mom may have taken it too far.